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Austin Horn Collection, maker of luxury bedding and accessories for dream

bedrooms, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the opening of the

first Austin Horn Collection retail store in Corona del Mar Plaza in

Newport Beach. Dian Austin, designer and president of Austin Horn

Collection, shops the world for damasks, Jacquards, tapestries, brocades,

chenilles, silks, velvets and embroidered laces, from which she creates

designs for her collection. Austin Horn Collection has a selection of

more than 200 fabrics that are mostly imported from Italy, Belgium and

France, and are available in many styles. The big selection allows

customers to choose an individual look. Egyptian cotton sheet sets

imported from Italy are available in a wide range of colors and patterns

with novelty trims and lace that help complete the dream bed. To welcome

the millennium, Austin will introduce the first bed ensembles, decorative

pillows, plus tabletop pieces created exclusively for The Forbes

Collection line available at the new store. The Forbes Collection offers

a varied selection of products inspired by the Malcolm Forbes art

collections, his lavish lifestyle and the private properties owned

worldwide by the Forbes family. After visiting the Forbes 17th century

Chateau de Balloroy in Normandy, France, Dian was inspired from the

artistry of intricate tapestries adorning the walls of the chateau for a

bed ensemble named the Napoleon Suite. She also developed a group of

textured Jacquards woven in designs for bedding and accessory pieces

after viewing the Forbes’ Imperial Egg Collection by Faberge at the

Forbes Museum in New York. “When I was searching for European decorative

arts to create an environment for my home, I found that there was a

complete void in the marketplace for luxury bedding; that inspired me to

create my own collection for the consumer,” says Austin. “My new store

reflects my commitment to offer my customers high quality, distinctive

design and excellent service in an intimate setting reminiscent of Old

World Europe.” The phone number is (949) 644-3990.

If you’re looking for a skin care specialist, Jennifer Miller has

recently joined the Oasis Salon, at 1617 Westcliff, Suite 207, in Newport

Beach. Now through December, Jennifer will offer an introductory special

of a 60-minute European facial with a hand treatment for $55. Gift

certificates can also be purchased for this special facial through

December and used throughout 2000. Other skin care treatments offered by

Jennifer Miller include a glycolic acid facial ($75), exfoliating facial

($60), multivitamin facial ($75), glycolic acid chest treatment ($15),

glycolic acid hand treatment ($10), glycolic acid back facial ($65), deep

pore cleansing facial ($55), anti-aging facial ($70), deluxe back facial

($75), collagen facial ($75), Fitomarina hydrating facial ($70), oxygen

facial ($70) and aromatherapy facial ($65). The phone number is (949)

631-3822.

Draper’s & Damon’s Ladies Fashions is having a holiday open house today

through Saturday. Included in the event are refreshments and a free gift.

The specialty clothing store carries misses and petites. It’s at the

Westcliff Shopping Plaza, at Irvine Avenue and Westcliff Drive in Newport

Beach. Call (949) 646-5521 for more information.

Look for the Kayaks Surf Shop coupon in today’s Daily Pilot. The coupon

takes 20% off all holiday merchandise through Thanksgiving. Kayaks has

surf wear and casual wear for men, women and children. It’s in the

Westcliff Shopping Plaza at 1036 Irvine Ave. in Newport Beach.

Tiffany & Co. is having a sports trophy collection display beginning

today and running through Nov. 29. The display will feature famous awards

such as the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy, the National Basketball

Association Larry O’Brien championship trophy, the Women’s National

Basketball Association championship trophy, the Goelet Cup and rings

designed for the winners of the Super Bowl, World Series and World Cup of

Hockey. Tiffany & Co. has designed and created trophies and awards for

numerous sporting competitions over the company’s history. Tiffany &

Co.’s newest creation, the Major League Soccer trophy, will also be on

display. The South Coast Plaza store will be the only Southern California

store to display this new trophy. Tiffany & Co. is on the lower level of

South Coast Plaza, near Nordstrom. Call (714) 540-5330 for more

information.

The Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club is having a holiday boutique today from

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The annual holiday boutique will be filled with all

kinds of decor and gift items. It’s at 1601 Bayside Drive in Newport

Beach. Call (949) 644-9530 for more information.

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